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We stayed at the Fairview twice with a safari inbetween.The first time we had a first clas room near the pool,which was spacious and comfortable,with tea making facilities.The second time we had an economy room as a day room,much smaller than the first class room,but again comfortable,and very well situated on a level above reception,and close to most of the resturaants.We ate in 3 of the resturants and found the food to be very good.The staff were very attentive and helpfull.The hotel is very well located,and it is an easy walk into the city center.We really enjoyed our stay at the Fairview and can thoroughly recommend it.

Room Tip: The first class rooms are further from reception but closer to pool.

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Stayed March 2013, traveled with family

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Ask m02wadd about Fairview Hotel

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I went with a big group (16 of us!) and the staff in the Fairview made our stay an absolutely pleasure! They were very accommodating to our endless requests and always did it with the best disposition and a big smile!

I will definitely recommend staying in the fairview, it is safe,has very good food and SUPERB STAFF!!!!

A big thank you for all your help during our stay!!!!

Stayed March 2013, traveled on business

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Ask Marifel G about Fairview Hotel

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Stayed twice in a week (with safari in between) and first time had a First Class room, which was just off the pool. In truth I found that room more like a motel room but with nicer bedding and towels but still was comfortable.

Second time I had a suite and that was very large and excellent- well worth it if you are able to take one - it felt very much more upscale and was large and had a much nicer bathroom.

It is a very charming hotel with good service (reception/porters/breakfast especially - bar staff a little aloof at times but perhaps they are trained to be in the background a bit and not engage with much conversation) and breakfast very nice. Apologies for this silly British comment - but they even had Marmite and HP Sauce to those who know those things. So they are really trying to cater to the tastes of international travellers (I can live without those things when travelling but no doubt some will appreciate them).

Would not hesitate to return.

Room Tip: Suite 391 was excellent- and super quiet

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Stayed March 2013, traveled solo

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Ask Christopher Ber... E about Fairview Hotel

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The Fairview Hotel is one of the nicer hotels in Nairobi. It is an old colonial building that has been in the same family for many years. The first thing you will notice is the very tight security. Even the entrance feels like an airline security check including an x-ray scanner for the bags. Once past the entance the grounds are absolutely beautiful. The reception staff are friendly & efficient.The standard rooms are a bit 'boxy'. Try and stay on the ground floor near the entrance (rooms 1 to 3), they are a little larger. If you have longer hair, take your own shampoo. They provide a combo showergel /shampoo & the tiniest bar of English leather soap I have ever seen.The rooms are basically in blocks & you need your key just to enter the block. The staff are super helpful & efficient.There is an amazing restaurant upstairs that has its own wine cellar downstairs. If you are not a patron of the restaurant you unfortunately cannot have a wine in the cellar. All the other restaurants on the property are also good with the one at the entrance serving really good pizza's and/or sandwiches. We had a conference there & the conference rooms were also nice with a great variety of good quality teas. Overall the Hotel is good value for money & right in town. The breakfast is your standard hotel fair, but tasty & well prepared.

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Stayed March 2013, traveled on business

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Ask Rainer S about Fairview Hotel

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The Fairview hotel is in a good and safe location. The hotel has good Wifi throughout the hotel. There are good restaurants and offers an excellent fine dining experience . The down side for me personally is that I felt the hotel is slightly tired. The rooms are in need of an upgrade although reasonably comfortable. A but of luxury needs to be added. The rooms are very bland .

Stayed March 2013, traveled on business

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Ask AMkenya about Fairview Hotel

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FairviewNairobi, Owner at Fairview Hotel, responded to this review,
April 17, 2013

Thank you for your feedback.

We do have various room categories which you may have seen on our website (ranging from Economy, Business, First Class & Suites) and they differ on layout as well as year of remodelling. Room renovation and upgrading is a continuous process. On your next visit, please request for our newly renovated rooms. The room you stayed in will be renovated within twelve months.

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Daniel| Joint Managing Director | Fairview Hotel

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I recently stayed at the Fairview Hotel for 4 nights whilst conducting business in Nairobi. The rooms were basic but very neat and clean. the linen and towels were in good condition. My room was far away from the dining hall, which can be noisy. The service received was brilliant and the meals were great. I would choose the Fiarview over any of the big hotels.

Room Tip: specifically request a room far away from the dining hall.

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Stayed February 2013, traveled on business

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Ask Tamara B about Fairview Hotel

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I have stayed at the Fairview four or five times whilst on business trips to Kenya. This is by far my favourite hotel anywhere. The buildings are are not particularly beautiful, the rooms are not ostentatious and you actually get to open your own doors, unlike some 5* hotels where they even breathe for you, whether you like it or not!

But sitting in the beautiful gardens of the Fairview as day turns to night; listening to the waterfalls babbling, the frogs croaking in the ponds, the birds in the trees, and watching the lightning flickering in the sky is magical. As it cools down a thoughtful employee has anticipated this by placing a charcoal brazier next to me - Nairobi is 6000 feet above sea level and it often gets quite cool at night even though it is on the equator. All this bang in the middle of the capital city of Kenya.

I could go on; but if you appreciate highly professional, discreet but never obsequious staff who clearly enjoy their jobs and like their customers; a choice of restaurants all serving excellent and varied cuisines; a beautiful pool; lush, immaculately tended tropical vegetation; trees with their latin and local names on them; if you need a break from glitzy chain hotels and the hurly burly of the world in general, then you must stay at the Fairview in Nairobi. I can't wait to go back.

Room Tip: I have stayed in the economy rooms which are in the main building - these are fine and good value. T...

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Fairview Hotel is owned and operated by the City Lodge Hotel Group. It is Nairobi's most popular four star hotel comprising of 127 rooms (with some five star rooms!). Our product offering is designed for the business traveller with various room types set in five acres of beautiful gardens. Our room rates include bed, breakfast, wifi and all taxes. We are situated 2 kilometers out of the Nairobi central business district on Upper hill....more less

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